Wednesday, June 11, 2014

Goodyear i7000 12-Volt Direct Drive Heavy-Duty Tire Inflator

Goodyear i7000 12-Volt Direct Drive Heavy-Duty Tire Inflator
  • High pressure 12 Volt portable inflator
  • Heavy duty with fast air delivery at 30 liters per minute
  • Max PSI output 130
  • Inflates P185/R14 from 0 – 28 PSI in approximately 2 1/2 minutes or less
  • Inflates all vehicle tires from cars to RVs, to SUVs, to trucks and more

I've owned two other tire inflators: both Craftsman. Both were as loud as a jackhammer and caused a massive racket when in use. And they were quite slow in inflating my car tires so the racket went on for longer than I desired. The primary features I wanted in a new unit was low noise output and an ability to inflate my 20" SUV tires. Wow! does this unit deliver! I plugged it in one of my car power outlets and turned it on in my enclosed garage. I know the noise was not noticeable to my townhouse neighbors. And the inflation is much faster: with my Craftsman, I would settle in for the wait to inflate 5psi, turn on the radio and check the gauge every few minutes. With this one, I had to watch the gauge closely to ensure I did not over-inflate within 1 minute. (According to the claim on the box, it will inflate a 14" tire from 0-28psi in under 2:30 seconds.)

What you get:

* 16-ft PVC air hose w/ quick connect cabling (much like most Craftsman air compressors);

* 10-ft power cord with a 15 amp fuse (this length, plus that of the air hose, should be plenty long enough for most folks);

* Built-in analog pressure gauge (above 30 psi, it displays 2psi increments up to 150psi);

* 4 LED lights built into the inflator (the lamp has a separate on/off switch from the inflator)

* Four inflation adaptors for toys, balls, rafts, etc.

The box also includes 2 replacement 12v fuses. I can't speak to longevity as I've not put it through any wear-and-tear but since it's a direct drive motor, fewer moving parts would imply that it should last longer than other gear driven models. The whole thing fits nicely in a carrying bag that can easily fit behind any car seat (it's about the size of an adult's soft lunchbox). Time will tell whether Goodyear was wise in allowing its name used on this model but so far, so good. Highly recommend.

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I am upgrading from a cheap unit that was slow and noisy. After researching a number of air compressors online, I decided to purchase this unit. Just received it and tried it out. I am really pleased by this unit:

Incredibly quite and stable -it won't jump around like my previous unit;

Quick inflation -I tried to top off on my 31" truck tire. I did not time it, but I can see the needle moving at 33 psi. For bicycle tires, it takes only seconds;

Reasonable power draw -it did not blow the fuse on my 04 4Runner, and I don't have problem starting the truck after testing the unit without engine running to fill 3 bicycles and top off a truck tire;

Accurate gauge -I tested it against my other tire gauge and the readings are practically the same at 33 psi;

Quality construction. The chuck connector works much more reliably than the quick connector in my previous cheap unit. It loses a bit of air upon disconnect but can be easily compensated.

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For an upcoming 3-week camping vacation I wanted a reliable compressor so that I could maintain the correct tire pressure for the tires on the pop-up camper. Camper tires will heat and fail (blow) if the pressure is too low. Our camper tires require 50 psi. I chose this compressor because it appeared to be heavier duty than the "cheaper" (below $20) varieties found at the discount stores. After 3 weeks and 5,000 miles, no blow-outs. Plus, we also had a truck tire with a slow leak and I was able to maintain good pressure in that tire without having to rely upon service station inflation vending machines. In summary, I believe this product is a useful tool and a good value.

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As many others have said, this compressor uses more current than the average cigarette lighter socket can handle. However, with proper fusing, it works as advertised, is fairy quiet and inflates tires quickly. Unfortunately, after an estimated total of 45 minutes of intermittent use on my sedan, the pump's connecting rod bearing shaft broke away from the counterbalance and the unit is now useless. The failure occured at 32 P.S.I. while inflating a tire.

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This is a great little compressor, Small enough to keep in my truck, but powerful enough to top off my tires to 65psi in just a couple minutes.

The flashlight is a bit gimicky, but it could be useful in some situations. The switch for the light is separate from the compressor switch so you don't need to turn it on unless needed.

The power cord and air line are plenty long enough to comfortably reach all 4 tires on my full size, extended cab truck (as long as I came out a door on the side I was inflating), yet short enough to be easily manageable. The air chuck screws onto the tire valve so you don't have to hold it on while inflating, and the auto-coiling air line tucks into the provided carry bag easily.

I was very impressed with both how quiet and cool it ran. Even inflating to 65psi it didn't struggle, or even warm up.

It might be a bit of overkill for passenger car tires (~32psi), but it's great for truck/SUV tires.

Tuesday, June 10, 2014

1/4 In Ball Swivel Connector ARO Interchange

1/4 In Ball Swivel Connector ARO InterchangeThis little swivel connector works perfectly and makes a surprisingly big difference when working with air tools, whether a blow gun or pneumatic nail gun.

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5 pc Air Blow Gun Kit

5 pc Air Blow Gun Kit
  • Blow gun with over-sized thumb trigger, PVC-coated for comfort firm grip convenient hang-hook
  • Easy-to-handle for close-in or hard-to-reach
  • Heavy-gauge steel construction for long service-life
  • Interchangeable tips increase versatility from one gun
  • Includes 5 nozzles; soft rubber tip, metal tip, inflating needle, 3"-narrow & 4"-large tubes

The nozzles with the tips are of cheap quality, just simply dropping them can bend them beyond use, so either be very careful with them or buy better quality air blow guns.

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Overall this is a decent kit. Not the best quality. I had to glue the stem to one of the units because it fell off. Just know what your getting and don't have high expectations. Worth having around but dont' expect it to last as long as the more expensive units.

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This product is great for me does everything I need, but the only downfall that I see is that the needles are very fragle.

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The extra tips make this an extremely useful nozzle. It's proving sturdy (and I'm not kind to tools). I like the smaller design for my hand size. Men might like something a little larger. Very happy with this purchase.

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I tried 'major brand' blowguns from Husky and CH but they have a 'safety feature' (read 'hole') that makes them useless for my application. Can't beat the price, either.

Monday, June 9, 2014

Camco 36143 RV Blow Out Plug with Brass Quick Connect

Camco 36143 RV Blow Out Plug with Brass Quick Connect
  • Aids in removal of water from water lines
  • Quick connect attaches to air compressor quick connect hose
  • Plug screws into RV's city water inlet
  • Patented
  • Completely clear your water lines

Assuming the RV is level and the water pump is off and has been either cleaned out of water, or RV antifreeze has been added already. Simply screw this blow-out into the outside "community water port" (the port has an internal pressure valve that should be relieved of its pressure by opening a faucet and pushing on the plastic valve behind the hose seal screen (like on the female end of a hose) and attach a compressor (max 25 lbs pressure) AFTER opening a sink faucet first.

Turn on compressor AFTER opening a cold sink faucet, then open the hot side, close cold side, go to second sink, open cold, close hot on first sink, on second sink open hot and close cold (do all sinks blowing out water from each hot and cold line, not developing pressure always keep a side open) turn on the inside shower cold side, turn off sink hot side, back to shower open hot, close cold, flush toilet and keep open until water is out and mainly air comes out, same if you have a wand then close them, leave shower on/open and go to the outside shower and open cold, go back to inside shower and close hot, then go back outside and turn hot on then cold off. The key is to keep air pressure flowing through one faucet all the time and to air-out each and every faucet or place where water may freeze, and not develope pressure in the lines that could blow a seal and cause a future leak. Turn off the compressor and be sure all faucets are closed. Add RV antifreeze to all P-traps and some into gray and black water tanks. Maybe a total of 4 gallons will be used, so have 5 handy.

You can Google-search for free RV-winterizing instructions on the internet, buy a thorough RV winterizing book or e-book on Amazon, or check with your RV dealer. The internet and book has info on other things to winterize (batteries,hinges, etc., the RV place may have classes, and simplified devices such as a pump bypass kit, and RV Antifreeze, or check with K-Mart, Home Depot, Shopko, Target, Sears, Hardware stores, etc. Most any store, including Amazon, has RV Antifreeze in the fall which IS different from car antifreeze, ans a great selection of RV Parts; look for -50 degree formula, pink RV antifreeze.

This air-hose blow-out and the tire-stem type work the same, I have one of each, just depends on the compressor line-end you use. Both types are highly recommend and I recommend Amazon ans Prime. DO NOT ADD RV ANTIFREEZE TO THE HEATER OR EMPTY FRESH WATER TANK (waste of liquid, money, time, and it's hard to dilute and flush out in the spring); just be sure they are drained as best you can, and closed. Best to buy a pump diverter kit as it makes the process simple and saves you a lot of antifreeze. Antifreeze should be in all P-traps, shower drain, and some in both septic tanks; let a little antifreeze drain through the septic gate-valves to protect them from pockets of water. Hope this helps. What you miss can mess up RV time next year.

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I think this product speaks for itself. It's the nearly the same price as the plastic blow out plugs with two major advantages. 1. It's Brass. It's going to last for a long time and your not going to break it. Your dog isn't going to chew it up either. 2. Your air hose attaches directly to it.

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This is great for blowing out hose type garden sprinkler systems. Nice for blowing out hoses before winter storage. I did need to drill out the orifice larger to get more air flow..no big deal though

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We have had campers since the 70's and winterizing each year was always an event. I have used adapters that you had you had to hold in place and even made some of my own creations. This is a soild brass adapter that screws on to the hose connection on the camper. It is not one of those plastic use once and throw away plastic adapters. It doesn't leak and lets your compressor hose lock on to it letting you go into the camper and open up each faucet until there is only air coming out. I think this brass adapter is well worth the money.

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I bought this to blow out my sprinkler system for winter. I needed an appliance water hose to connect it to my spigot (female-female) since RV connections are reversed. The blow hole through the center is a little small and per advice of another reviewer I drilled it out. Took about 2 minutes. It may have worked fine that way for an RV, but I need to push 80 PSI to my sprinklers. I'm very happy with it. The threads are nice and sharp and it's one solid piece of metal.

ROLAIR 1.5 HP, 2.9 CFM@100

ROLAIR 1.5 HP, 2.9 CFM@100I chose this model over other equivalent models like the Rolair JC10 (lower output), Rolair 3.6 CFM model (a little too loud), the Craftsman (leaky), Senco (I read they are financially in trouble), Dewalt or Porter Cable (not efficient enough), or the Makita MAC700 (too heavy). This model has the right balance between noise, output, and weight. I have confirmed this after using the unit for about 3 months now. Let me go to the weakness of this unit.

First, it was advertised as "new" model. Well, I don't know about that because the unit I received was manufactured in 2008 so it does not have the gauges pointing up just like the newer and more popular Rolair 3.6 CFM model.

Second, is the packing. With such a heavy unit, it came in singled boxed without padding. As a result, the oil cover cracked and oil spilled all over the box. On the bright side though, I brought this up to the attention of the seller (Acme Tools) and they shipped a replacement oil cover quickly. Excellent service by Brian of Acme Tools! One downside is I ended up buying compressor oil at nearby Sears. This is still better than shipping the whole unit back. There was also a small crack at the motor cover plastic but it is small enough (about 1 inch) and is only a cosmetic flaw. Packing could have been better.

Overall, this is a very good unit. Quiet and efficient. I urge anyone to seriously consider this unit if you are looking for around the same output. Just make sure to request for double packing to avoid the same hassle I experienced.

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Sunday, June 8, 2014

AIR LINE CONTROL UNIT 120CFM DEV-HAR602

AIR LINE CONTROL UNIT 120CFM DEV-HAR602
  • AIR LINE CONTROL UNIT 120CFM DEV-HAR602

Bought 2 of these and love them.Easy and quickly installed and easy to replace filter.Quality is there even compared to othes costing twice has much we bought previously.

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For a single stage setup this thing worked great. I still got some water in the lines but nothing like without it. I ended up installing a smaller water separator at my spray gun which elevated any small amounts of water that still got though.

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The DeVILBISS AIR LINE FILTER w/CONTROL UNIT-Water/Oil Trap didn't have the pipe nipple necessary to assemble the regulator elbow to the filter unit. After a trip to Home Depot I had the necessary three eights NPT pipe nipple.

Otherwise OK, good price and fast shipping.

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Great unit, I searched for the PN of the Snap-on unit we were using in our shop. I came up with this one as a cross for that part number. It was half the cost, and came with most of the same parts. I had to but a few fitting adapters today to use my shop QD's but its ready.

O Ring Kit

O Ring Kit
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I did have to assemble the unit twice to fix the problem but I won't complain. Instructions were clear and parts worked. I think more grease was needed (fixed the problem on the second try). Happy to keep a good nailer in service since my older unit is better made than many of the new ones.

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This was exactly what I wanted. It was the right kit for my air nailer. Unfortunately it didn't solve the problem, but that's another story.

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Lot of money for what it is but works. Item was shipped fast and packaged good and included instructions. would have given it a five had it not been for the price.

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The kit works exactly as it says. It was easy to replace on my finish nailer, and now the gun works as though it were practically brand new, and it's a 15 year old gun.

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The kit provides easy to follow instructions on how to disassemble the nailer and install the new orings and seals. The nailer work like new.